African News
Malnutrition reaches famine levels in two more areas of Sudan's North Darfur, monitor says
By: Reuters 5th February 2026 Acute malnutrition has reached famine levels in two more areas of North Darfur, Sudan, a global hunger monitor said on Thursday, amid a civil war... →
UK sanctions Sudanese army and paramilitary leaders over ongoing conflict
By: Reuters 5th February 2026 Britain sanctioned six individuals suspected of committing atrocities in Sudan's war or of fuelling the conflict through the supply of mercenaries... →
Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack
By: Reuters 5th February 2026 Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kaiama district in the central Kwara state after suspected jihadist fighters... →
Eswatini high court dismisses case challenging deal on US deportees
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 Eswatini's high court has dismissed a case filed by human rights lawyers who argued that the government's deal with the United States to accept... →
Kenya private sector activity grows at slower pace in January, PMI survey shows
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 Kenya's private sector activity grew but at a slower pace in January, hurt by slower expansions in the construction and wholesale and retail... →
Congo rebel leader claims responsibility for drone attack on strategic northeast city
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 he leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement in Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting the airport... →
Tanzania's spending to rise 10% next fiscal year, finance minister says
By: Reuters 3rd February 2026 Tanzania expects to raise its overall spending by 10% to 61.93-trillion shillings ($24.29-billion) next fiscal year, its Finance Minister Khamis... →
Africa faces $90bn debt wall in 2026, S&P says
By: Reuters 3rd February 2026 S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that African governments face rising debt risks as hard-currency repayment schedules in 2026 increase pressure on... →
